Enphase Energy has introduced its IQ Bidirectional EV Charger, designed to allow electric vehicles to power homes during outages and share stored energy with the grid. The system, expected to be available in the second half of 2026, marks the company’s entry into vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) solutions.
The charger delivers up to 11.5 kW of bidirectional power and supports both 400-volt and 800-volt EV platforms. A simplified installation process requires only the charger and an IQ Meter Collar, while users can manage the system through the Enphase App.
A key feature, called black start resilience, enables a de-energized home to be powered directly from a connected EV. Artificial intelligence further optimizes charging and discharging based on electricity prices, solar forecasts, and grid conditions.
Enphase said the technology connects directly to the vehicle’s DC port, bypassing onboard systems and enabling faster, more efficient energy transfer.
“The charger is engineered to be simple to install, easy to control, and capable of delivering backup power while enabling homeowners to share energy with the grid,” said Jayant Somani, senior vice president of the digital business unit at Enphase Energy.
The system is modular, allowing customers to expand by integrating Enphase solar and batteries into their home energy setup.
Enphase is designing the charger to comply with global standards including UL 9741, ISO 15118-20 and IEEE 1547, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of EVs and utility programs.